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A17 GGM

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,806 mi
Last recorded154,806 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 154,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 149,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 137,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 118,533 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 118,276 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,927 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,322 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,322 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 57,443 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 57,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) Pipes Corroding †

Gas Test Not Carried Out Due To Excessive Wear In Turbo Bearings (Engine Damage COULD Be Caused)

OSR Axle Tube Seal Leaking Onto Brake Disc

Oil Leakage At Top Rear Of Engine

Rear Step Doesn't Retract

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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A17 GGM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 GGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 GGM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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